Site Acquisition Manager
About The Position
Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager to oversee site acquisition and permitting activities for telecommunications projects. The role works with local, state, and federal approving authorities and partners closely with engineering teams to resolve complex permitting and zoning challenges. The manager leads a team of site acquisition professionals and manages project milestones and forecasts to keep work progressing on schedule. The position oversees procurement of land-use approvals across a portfolio of telecommunications sites, coordinates activities to forecast permit submissions and approvals, and serves as a subject matter expert in telecommunications permitting and the local market. It also includes full-cycle new-site-build acquisition expertise, document control, quality-plan execution, resolution of complex zoning and permitting issues, negotiation of ground leases and utility easements, and full profit-and-loss responsibility. Travel of 25–50% is required.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree from a recognized program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of experience leading and scaling teams.
- 10+ years of telecommunications permitting experience, including right-of-way and leasing experience.
- Ability to understand zoning codes and real estate documents.
- Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, including surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination documents, and CAD drawings.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management principles.
- Ability to set strategy and execute it on time.
- Ability to read and negotiate contracts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with navigating industry-standard GIS systems.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol requirements.
- Must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Oversee procurement of necessary local, state, and/or federal land-use approvals for a portfolio of telecommunications sites across multiple scopes.
- Coordinate internal and external activities to accurately forecast permit submissions and approvals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in telecommunications permitting and the local market.
- Provide full-cycle site acquisition subject matter expertise for new site builds.
- Lead and develop a team of site acquisition specialists across multiple disciplines.
- Oversee document control and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Execute the Quality Plan and ensure the accuracy of information, documents, deliverables, and forecasts provided to the client.
- Resolve complex zoning and permitting issues.
- Expedite work to decrease turnaround times from permit submission to receipt.
- Negotiate ground lease terms and utility easements with landowners.
- Work safely and independently.
- Manage full profit-and-loss responsibility.
- Travel between 25% and 50%.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
- Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
- Adjustments provided throughout the hiring process upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
